Crucible Acts I-IV Game

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How does Giles Corey die?

Back

He is not hanged, but instead is crushed with stones.

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Why does Hale ask Elizabeth to encourage Proctor to lie?

Back

Hale believes that dying for pride is worse than lying.

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What is ironic about the sentences being handed out to the accused?

Back

The only way to not be hanged for being a witch was to admit you were one, even if you weren’t.

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What does John Proctor tell the court about his wife that ends up being a major irony in the play?

Back

She will not lie.

Front

Which is NOT a reason that John tore up his confession?

Back

Elizabeth told him to tear it up.

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What is the significance of Giles Corey’s death in the play?

Back

It highlights the extreme measures individuals took to resist the corrupt court.

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What role does pride play in John Proctor's decisions?

Back

Pride influences Proctor's refusal to confess to witchcraft, ultimately leading to his tragic end.

Front

How does the theme of reputation manifest in the play?

Back

Characters are often more concerned with their public image than with truth or morality.

Front

What does the character of Abigail Williams represent in the play?

Back

Abigail represents manipulation and the destructive power of false accusations.

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How does the concept of hysteria affect the community in Salem?

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Hysteria leads to irrational behavior, false accusations, and the breakdown of social order.